It takes a LONG time to get the application! Things are very slow moving in Jamaica. I had someone I know go and pick it up and mail it to me, but it still took a long time! And, the application you receive is actually a "Pre-Application." Then, if you pass this initial phase, you will be sent another package. I'm still waiting on that one. We have been working on this since May 10, 2004.
I live in Indiana. The county I live in requires that adoption paperwork be filed by an attorney, but I am waiting until I actually have the child in my arms before I worry about that part. Why don't you e-mail me directly at
wturner@usi.edu. Maybe we can exchange phone numbers because I have a lot of information I can share. I had to learn it the hard way because very few people adopt from Jamaica each year.